Why I Like it Here - Christine Westbrook

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Adam Smith

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Megan Smith

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Chad Westbrook

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Maria Palomino

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Tim Fry

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Donna Anderson

People appreciate living in Grants Pass for a variety of reasons. In this video, Donna Anderson, an employee with the City of Grants Pass for 19 years, talks about what she has learned since she has been working for the city, and how living in Grants Pass...

Free wildfire property assessment available to City and County residents

Neighborhoods within the Wildland Urban Interface Zone of Grants Pass, where homes and wildlands mix, have a greater risk of being affected by a wildfire.

Rick McClintock, the Firewise Coordinator for Josephine County, will come out to any home o...

Groundwater "bubbler" explained

We’re all accustomed to seeing the Rogue River flow through Grants Pass, but why is there a constant flow of water along a section of NE 8th street near Grants Pass High School?

One might attribute the endless flow to someone who forgot to shut off their g...

Flood Risks and Protections

Are You Prepared for a Flood?

Rather than wait for a flood to occur, you can act now to protect your property from flood damage. Even if your property never flooded in the past, there is a 26% chance of experiencing a flood over the life of a 30-year mortg...

Video: Wastewater Division uses high-pressure water to remove root blockage

Last week, we told you how employees with the City’s Wastewater Division joined together to blast apart a root ball that was blocking 90% of a sewer pipe.

Here is a video of the operation, narrated by Nevin VanFossan, the operator of the CCTV van. The Jet/...

Meridian Vehicle Barrier System

Members of Grants Pass Police and the Streets Division were in Medford today to receive training in the deployment of the Meridian Vehicle Barrier System. Lieutenant Mike Miner said, “The grant-provided barriers will be shared between cities in ...

City Manager's Weekly Report

The City Manager's Weekly Report for the week ending May 26, 2023.

Addressing Homelessness in Public Spaces: Grants Pass Listening and Learning Session

On Thursday, June 1, 2023, the City of Grants Pass will convene a listening and learning session related to the issues of homelessness in public spaces. 

City Manager Aaron Cubic, City Attorney Augustus Ogu, Police Chief Warren Hensman, and Captai...

Riverside Park Closure

Considering the recent homicide, and increased incidents of risk to public health and safety in Riverside Park, the City of Grants Pass will close Riverside Park to all members of the public for approximately one month. Boatnik will happen as scheduled.

Th...

Dangerous River Conditions

Springtime recreationists on the Rogue, Applegate, and Illinois rivers are being warned of colder-than-average water conditions, river CFS of above 4550, and new strainers/hazards. 

“The water temperature in the Rogue River is currently ...

Financial assistance available for residential developers

The City of Grants Pass currently has approximately $867,000 available to assist residential developers to build affordable housing. The City Council has elected to allocate funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for the design and/or extension of...

Sustainable Tourism Grant program is now open

Tourism is an important part of the City of Grants Pass’ economic success; as such, the City of Grants Pass designates 12 percent of eligible tourism funds to the Sustainable Tourism Grant program. The application period for the Sustainable Tour...

Parks Advisory Committee positions open

Applications are being accepted for two positions on the Parks Advisory Committee. These are three-year appointments. 

The purpose of this board is to review and make recommendations related to the needs and locations for new parkland and trail lo...

Parks Advisory Committee

Applications are being accepted for a position on the Parks Advisory Committee. This is a three-year appointment.  

The purpose of this board is to review and make recommendations related to the needs and locations for new parkland and trail locat...

Job Opportunity: Police Officer

As a member of the City of Grants Pass Police Department, you have an opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic department where your law enforcement skills will help protect and serve nearly 39,000 citizens. Opportunities include Patrol, Motors (Traffic),...

Temporary Job Opportunity: Dredge Operator

The City of Grants Pass is accepting applications for a temporary employee to perform dredging for the City’s Water Treatment Plant.

The work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day for approximately 3 months.

The benefits for this position ...

Seasonal Job Opportunity: Summer Temporary Help

Gain valuable experience this summer as a seasonal employee!  Do you enjoy working outside and experiencing new challenges, then check out these openings for seasonal employment.

Positions are available in various departments and a brief descripti...

Road Closure: NW Manzanita Between NW 6th St and NW Conklin

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, NE Manzanita Ave between NW 6^th St & NW Conklin will be closed to through Traffic (7 am to 6 pm) for Storm Drain Installation.

 No Local Access. Detours will be in place.

 Motorists are advised to avoid the ar...

Boatnik Street and River Closures May 26 through 29

In planning for the 2023 Memorial Day / Boatnik celebration, the Grants Pass Police Department and the Active Club would like to make our citizens aware of the following information:

BOATNIK PARADE, SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2023:

On Saturday, May 27, 2023, 6th Str...

Street Closure: 5th Street Between D & E

Beginning Tuesday, May 9, 2023 (7am – 5pm) and continuing through the month of May, NW 5th Street between “D” Street & “E” Street will be closed to traffic for installation of concrete bus parking spac...

Street Sweeping Schedule - Week of May 29, 2023

If your home is in any of the zones listed in the calendar below, your street will be swept accordingly between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. Help us to sweep your street by removing your cars and trash cans from the street between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm on the day y...

Street Sweeping Schedule - Week of May 29, 2023

If your home is in any of the zones listed in the calendar below, your street will be swept accordingly between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. Help us to sweep your street by removing your cars and trash cans from the street between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm on the day y...